Lake Area
BillboardEast Cedar Creek Freshwater Supply District
meets at 12:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at the ECCFSD
office on Hammer Road just off Welch Lane in Gun Barrel City.Eustace City Council
meets at 7 p.m. in the Eustace City Hall the first Thursday of each
month. For more information, please call 425-4702. The public is invited
to attend.Eustace Independent School District
meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at
the Eustace High School Library. For more information, please call
425-7131. The public is invited to attend.Gun Barrel City Council
meets in Brawner Hall at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each
month. For more information, please call 887-1087. The public is invited
to attend.Gun Barrel City Economic Development Corporation
meets at 1831 W. Main, GBC, at 6 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each
month. For more information, please call 887-1899.Henderson County Commissioner’s Court
meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m. in the
Henderson County Courthouse in Athens. The public is invited to attend.Henderson County Emergency Services District #4
meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at
525 S. Tool Dr. in Tool.Henderson County Historical Commission
meets the first Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. in the HC Historical
Museum.Kaufman County Commissioner’s Court
meets the first, second, third and fourth Monday of each month at 9:45
a.m. in the Kaufman County Courthouse in Kaufman. The public is invited
to attend.Kemp City Council
meets at Kemp City Hall at 7 p.m. the second
Tuesday of each month. For more information, please call 498-3191. The
public is invited to attend.Kemp Independent School District
meets the third Tuesday of each month in the Board Room in the
Administration Building. For more information, please call 498-1314. The
public is invited to attend.Log Cabin City Council
meets the third Thursday of the month in city hall. For more
information, please call 489-2195. The public is invited to attend.Mabank City Council
meets at 7 p.m. in Mabank City Hall the first Tuesday of each month. For
more information, please call 887-3241. The public is invited to attend.Mabank Independent School District
meets at 7:30 p.m. the fourth Monday of each month. For more
information, please call 887-9310. The public is invited to attend.Payne Springs City Council
meets at city hall at 7:30 p.m. every third
Tuesday of each month. For more information, please call 451-9229. The
public is invited to attend.Payne Springs Water Supply Corp.
meets the third Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. at the Payne Springs
Community Center, located at 9690 Hwy. 198.Seven Points City Council
meets at 7 p.m. in Seven Points city hall the second Tuesday of each
month. For more information, please call 432-3176. The public is invited
to attend.Tool City Council
meets at 6 p.m. in the OranWhite Civic Center the
third Thursday of each month. For more information, please call
432-3522. The public is invited to attend.West Cedar Creek Municipal Utility District
is held at 5 p.m. the fourth Monday of each month. For more information,
please call 432-3704. The public is invited.

BBB warns consumers of ‘Census
Worker’ scamsSpecial to The Monitor
MABANK–For years, Better Business Bureau has educated consumers about
not giving out personal information over the telephone or to anyone who
shows up at their front door.
With the U.S. Census process under way, BBB advises people to be
cooperative, but cautious, so as not to become a victim of fraud or
identity theft.
The 2010 U.S. Census is in progress, and workers have begun verifying
the addresses of households across the country.
Eventually, more than 140,000 U.S. Census workers will count every
person in the United States and will gather information about every
person living at each address including name, age, gender, race and
other relevant data.
Most people are rightfully cautious and won’t give out personal
information to unsolicited phone callers or visitors, however, the
Census is an exception to the rule.
Unfortunately, scammers know that the public is more willing to share
personal data when taking part in the Census, and they have an
opportunity to ply their trade by posing as a government employee and
soliciting sensitive financial information.
The Census data will be used to allocate more than $300 billion in
federal funds every year as well as determine a state’s number of
Congressional representatives.
Households are actually required by law to respond to the Census
Bureau’s request for information.
During the U.S. Census, households will be contacted by mail, telephone
or visited by a U.S. Census worker who will inquire about the number of
people living in the house.
Unfortunately, people may also be contacted by scammers who are
impersonating Census workers in order to gain access to sensitive
financial information such as Social Security, bank account or credit
card numbers.
Law enforcement in several states have issued warnings that scammers are
already posing as Census Bureau employees and knocking on doors asking
for donations and Social Security numbers.
So, the big question is…how do you tell the difference between a U.S.
Census worker and a con artist? BBB offers the following advice:
• If a U.S. Census worker knocks on your door, they will have a badge, a
handheld device, a Census Bureau canvas bag and a confidentiality
notice.
Ask to see their identification and their badge before answering their
questions. However, you should never invite anyone you don’t know into
your home.
• Census workers are currently only knocking on doors to verify address
information.
While the Census Bureau might ask for demographic information and basic
financial information, such as a salary range, workers will not ask for
Social Security, bank account or credit card numbers nor will employees
solicit donations.
• There may be the need for a Census Bureau employee to call you at your
home.
This is not uncommon, but you may wish to confirm that the call is
legitimate. You can do this by calling the National Processing Center at
1-866-226-2864.
• Census workers will not contact you by e-mail, so be on the lookout
for e-mail scams impersonating the Census.
Never respond to, click on a link or open any attachments in an e-mail
that are supposedly from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Census questionnaires will be sent out in March 2010 and the Census
Bureau is asking that they be turned in by April 1.
For more advice on avoiding identity theft and fraud, visit
www.bbb.org.

Kemp ISD sets policy for free
breakfast and lunchSpecial to The Monitor
KEMP–Kemp ISD announced its policy for providing free and reduced-price
meals for students served under the National School Lunch Program and
School Breakfast Program.
Each school or the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be
reviewed by any interested party.
The household size and income criteria identified below will be used to
determine eligibility for free and reduced-price benefits.
Students from households whose income is at or below the levels shown
are eligible for free or reduced-price meals.
Foster children who are the legal responsibility of the state agency or
court may also be eligible for benefits regardless of the income of the
household with whom they reside.
Eligibility for the foster student is based on the student’s income.
Application forms are being distributed to all households with a letter
informing households of the availability of free and reduced-price meals
for their children.
Applications also are available at the administration office in each
school.
To apply for free and reduced-price meals, households must fill out the
application and return it to the school.
Applications may be submitted anytime during the school year.
The information households provide on the application will be used for
the purpose of determining eligibility and verification of data.
Applications may be verified by the school officials at any time during
the school year.
For school officials to determine eligibility for free and reduced-price
benefits, households receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
(SNAP) benefits (formerly Food Stamps)/Temporary Assistance for Needy
Families (TANF) only have to list their child’s name and SNAP or TANF
case number.
An adult household member must sign the application.
Households that do not list a SNAP/TANF case number must list the names
of all household members, the amount and source of the income received
by each household member, and the Social Security number of the adult
household member who signs the application. If the adult who signs the
application does not have a Social Security number, the household member
must indicate that a Social Security number is not available by writing
the word “None,” “No Number,” or some indication that the person does
not have a Social Security number.
The application must be signed by an adult household member.
Under the provisions of the free and reduced-price meal policy,
Raye Nelle Smith, (903) 498-1398 will review applications and determine
eligibility.
Parents or guardians dissatisfied with the ruling of the official may
wish to discuss the decision with the reviewing official on an informal
basis.
Parents wishing to make a formal appeal for a hearing on the decision
may make a request either orally or in writing to Sam Swierc, Assistant
Superintendent, Kemp ISD, 905 South Main Street, Kemp, TX 75143.
If a household member becomes unemployed or if the household size
increases, the household should contact the school.
Such changes may make the students of the household eligible for
benefits if the household’s income falls at or below the levels shown
above.
In accordance with Federal law and United States Department of
Agriculture policy, this Institution is prohibited from discriminating
on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
To file a complaint of discrimination, write U. S. Department of
Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication and Compliance, 1400
Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (202)
260-1026, (866) 632-9992 (toll free) or (202) 401-0216 (TTD). USDA is an
equal opportunity provider and employer.

Donations needed for Humane
Society fund-raiserSpecial to The Monitor
TOOL–The Humane Society of Cedar Creek Lake HSCCL is now accepting
donations for its annual garage sale.
This is a great opportunity for you to clean out your clutter and help
the animals at the same time.
Gather up your clothing, kitchen ware, furniture, toys and other items;
then contact Kathy Jordan at (903) 432-3717 or Cynthia Walker at (903)
451-0159 for closest drop-off location. The fund-raiser will take place
Thursday-Friday, Oct. 2-3.
The HSCCL is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization operating solely on
donations.
They take in stray animals from the Cedar Creek Lake area and all of
Kaufman County, with the exception of the city of Terrell.
HSCCL strives to provide animals with the best temporary care, including
food, shelter, medical attention, and much needed TLC.
In 2008, the HSCCL took in more than 3,000 animals and had a 38 percent
adoption/rescue rate, which is higher than the national average of 35
percent.

Come Adopt
Us At The Humane Society of Cedar Creek Lake

My
name is Koal (aka Smarty Pants), and I’m a young orphan German
Shepherd/Catahoula Leopard mix. I’m very proud to say that
German Shepherds are the third smartest dog breed. I, however,
beg to differ because I know I am smarter than any other dog in
the world.
I am very true to my breed. German Shepherds are extremely
intelligent, courageous, and have a very strong protective
instinct. I would be a great guard dog. I am also a loving
family companion and am excellent with children. I am an
all-around fun guy who loves to rough house with my pals at the
Shelter, then snuggle up to humans who can’t help but reach out
to scratch my head every time they walk by.

We have many animals at the
Humane Society of Cedar Creek Lake in Seven
Points
in dire need of a good home.
Please call or stop by the
Humane Society today
and rescue one of these forgotten animals.
The Humane Society of Cedar Creek Lake is located on
10220
County Road 2403 in
Seven Points.
For more information, please call (903) 432-3422
after 11 a.m.
We are closed on Wednesday and Sunday.